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Be Greedy

You are greedy when…
You forgo physical comfort for pride
Because pride is a stronger emotion than the feeling of being comfortable.

You are greedy when…
You strive hard to make a friend smile.
Because a smile gives you more pleasure when you are able to share it.

You are greedy when…
You want to “make money.”
Because it is the prerequisite for creating opportunity for people.

You are greedy when…
You call a friend who has walked out of your life.
Because a rich relationship gives you more joy than one that has turned sour.

You are greedy when…
You give space to a friend, even though you need him immediately.
Because his happiness means more than his presence.

You are greedy when…
You give up a comfortable job for a challenging one.
Because the satisfaction of doing the right thing is far greater than doing it right.

You are greedy when…
You let your daughter eat the last chocolate in the box.
Because the joy of seeing her eat it is far more than the joy of eating it.

You are greedy when…
You work for a cause even though it does not pay well.
Because nurturing the soul is more gratifying than nurturing the body.

You are greedy when…
You give up your life for your country.
Because immortality is a higher achievement than mortality.

You are greedy when…
You do everything you can to lead a happy life.
Because spreading happiness is superior to spreading pain… and you can only share what you have!

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  1. Harish says

    I wanted to be the first to comment on it. This is a really wonderful post Priya. Thank you so much for writing it.

  2. Romila.S says

    I am greedy when I also want to write such nice, profound thoughts!!! very nice, Priya.

  3. Priya says

    Thank you so much, Harish and Romila. It means a lot to me when people like you appreciate my writing.

  4. Shalini Malik Anand says

    I loved the post from the word go! It is simple yet reflects powerful emotions. Thank you for the greedy thoughts.

  5. Piyush Nigam says

    Greedy lessons… Well learnt…well expressed.
    Keep writing.

  6. ankit.c says

    This is one of those posts which everybody will take something from. I have. Superb Lila. Thanks for sharing your belief. Happiness, love, togetherness and pride have a relationship, which you have expressed immaculately.

  7. Tania says

    Not sure that this is true:), but thanks for a post.
    Tania

    • Priya says

      What do you think is not true about it?

  8. Palashd says

    Fantabulous

  9. aniruddha says

    hey you have turned a vice into such a good thing..i like that :)

  10. adee says

    i feel the last one summarises it all that i’ve believed in life. i want to be happy, really want to be happy so that i can spread that happiness around. thanks for the affirmation. u might know how guilty it feels sometimes to run after happiness :)

    • Priya says

      Dont ever feel guilty of running after happiness – We can only cherish this life, which is the greatest gift of all, through smiles and joy. I read this quote and it always gives me inspiration – A happy heart goes all the way, a sad one tires after a mile… so keep smiling :)

      Around happiness, I really like this one written by Ankit – http://www.homeofbeliefs.com/pursue-happiness-search-for-happiness/



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